DIY home projects: 'Property Brothers' show how to fix cracked tiles, dated decks, more

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June 16, 2014 at 10:49 AM ET

Looking to update your home but not drain your bank account in the process? HGTV's "Property Brothers" Drew and Jonathan Scott stopped by the plaza on Monday to show how to update floors, tiles, cabinetry and decks with a few hours of free time and a little elbow grease.

Hardwood floors

Gone are the days of gluing and nailing down hardwood. Flooring is one of the easiest things people can do themselves, Jonathan said.

Wood flooring can be installed by simply lining up wood planks and clicking them together. Just don't forget to leave a little space around the floor as wood tends to expand and contract with changes in humidity levels. The brothers also suggest stripping out old floors and starting from the beginning instead of trying to install new flooring in between old planks.

Dont lay over the old flooring, Jonathan said. Do it right.

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Decks

Embarrassed to have guests on your deck? All it takes is a few hours during a weekend afternoon to get it in tip-top shape.

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